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Becoming a Cardiac Intensivist: Dual Board Certification vs. One-Year Cardiac Critical Care Pathways

June 18, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Description

This webinar will provide a practical overview of training pathways to becoming a cardiac intensivist, focusing on dual-board certification versus a one-year CICU fellowship. Through a brief overview and panelist experiences, attendees will learn key differences in training structure, application strategies, and career implications. The session will emphasize actionable guidance for trainees navigating fellowship decisions. 

Intended Audience:

  • Pediatric residents considering cardiology and/or critical care
  • Pediatric cardiology fellows and critical care fellows
  • Early career faculty exploring or reflecting on CICU training pathways
  • Medical students with interest in pediatric cardiac critical care

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

  • Compare the structure, requirements, and timelines of dual-board certification versus one-year CICU fellowship pathways 
  • Evaluate the advantages and limitations of each pathway in relation to individual career goals 
  • Describe common sequencing options (critical care-first vs. cardiology-first) and factors influencing these decisions 
  • Apply practical strategies for applying to second fellowships or advanced CICU training positions

Hosted by:  Early Career Faculty and Fellows SIG

Moderators:

Nadia Waterman-Chaudhry, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellow (Boston Children's Hospital)

Hala El Mikati, Pediatric Cardiology Fellow (University of Michigan)

Speakers:

Divya Nagarajan, Attending Physician, Children's Hospital of Michigan

Melissa Yildirim, Attending Physician, Children's National Hospital

John Kim, Attending Physician, Children's Hospital Colorado

Carolyn Vitale, Attending Physician, University of Michigan


Residents of one of the PCICS Membership Tier 3 or Tier 4 countries may request a 50% discount registration code. You will receive the discount code by email within two business days. 


Registration Closes on June 17th, at 11:59 PM EST



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